Question

AS A COLLEGE FRESHMAN AT FAU, would it be too much for me if i take more than 4 classes? would 5 or 6 be too much?

Answer 1

@Preetha

Answer 2

Take 4 classes.. It's so much easier.

Answer 3

depends what the classes are? and how many hours each

Answer 4

12 hours is the minimum for full time

Answer 5

i have 12 hours down so far but what if i could get more done and be ahead

Answer 6

i don't wanna hinder myself but @robz8 i will screenshot my schedule

Answer 7

Some colleges/universities offer some courses during the summer. They're a lot shorter however and u probably have 2 do more work.

Answer 8

well summer is almost over ...

Answer 9

i start school next month ... i wanna get work done but i don't want 2 do too much

Answer 10

Take 5 or 6 depending on how many credits you already have.
Have you decided on a major?

Answer 11

Those classes are easy. You can take 5 or 6.

Answer 12

Also, do they use the quarter or semester system? That's a major factor.

Answer 13

semester

Answer 14

so should i just add an elective class like college algebra @primeralph

Answer 15

Yeah, what's your major? If you picked ENGR, then you wanna do Calculus ASAP.

Answer 16

naw i didnt pick that

Answer 17

i picked pre-business

Answer 18

@primeralph

Answer 19

i have methods of calculus tho

Answer 20

Pre-business? Why?

Answer 21

accounting

Answer 22

i need 30 credits before i can have the accouting title for my major

Answer 23

Oh well, have you talked to a counselor?

Answer 24

yeah

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but they alwys rush me off the fluttering phone

Answer 26

they have alot of students to deal with

Answer 27

Okay, well are you smart?

Answer 28

yeah lol

Answer 29

advanced classes my whole life

Answer 30

So take at least 5 classes; unless you plan to spend your first semester partying.

Answer 31

okay

Answer 32

should i get college algebra out the way?

Answer 33

i will screenshot the cirriculum sheet

Answer 34

Why are they even making you take algebra? Well, get it out as soon as you can. There are other classes that you need more.

Answer 35

it's an elective class @primeralph but we need to knock out a certain # of electives before graduation

Answer 36

@coolieslim Okay then. Go for it. Trust me, first semester isn't a big deal. Everything will sort itself out eventually.
In my time I just did some random stuff at first, but I chose difficult classes.

Answer 37

@primeralph is it better to choose difficult classes in the beginning?

Answer 38

If you think you can handle them, yes. So you'll have time for internships etc later.

Answer 39

@coolieslim it is not too much, you will finish college sooner and possibly shorten college by a year, I have a sister who graduated in 3 years but it's all on you because it takes time out of your social life and depends whether cut friendship time for school work, it all depends but my sister still goes out and parties so taking more classes helps to get most classes out of the way

Answer 40

okay
true

Answer 41

@primeralph i didnt think about that part about having time for internships

Answer 42

@brianjr227 have u seen my schedule so far?

Answer 43

12 hours with 2 english, a sociology, and just 1 math isn't that much... you should take another elective

Answer 44

@coolieslim Yeah take them now so you'll chill later.

Answer 45

okay
what are the best careers to get with an engineering degree?

Answer 46

@primeralph

Answer 47

Hmm well, what do you like to do?
I'd say it depends on if you want money or innovation.

Answer 48

i like to help people, do math, organize and count money

Answer 49

i also like anything dealing with cosmetics as well

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i like other cultures i'm fluent in spanish, i like to travel

Answer 51

Well, you like to do money stuff, go accounting. If you like to mess with stuff and create new stuff, go engineering.

Answer 52

okay, i just don't want to major in accounting and find out i can't get a job

Answer 53

but flutter a job i want a career

Answer 54

any major in business will open you up to a ton of different jobs

not all accounting majors become only accountants...

Answer 55

No, there will always be people who want their money in good hands. Business majors are widespread.
The only problem is, you walk a straight line. Meaning you don'y do anything new.

Answer 56

*don't

Answer 57

i was considering doing a double major, but would that be too much?

Answer 58

if you don't know if double majoring will be too much or not... it will be too much for you

Answer 59

In Engineering and Business? No. People do it all the time. It's not that hard.

Answer 60

i didn't think it would be a problem but my mom keeps trying to scare me out of it

Answer 61

Well, if you start it and don't like it, you can stop.

Answer 62

but would i be wasting money @primeralph

Answer 63

I think what you should do is look at the curriculum and see if you can handle it. I could show you what a typical engineer will take in college. PM.

Answer 64

@primeralph she obviously does not have an interest in engineering, i don't know why you keep bringing it up

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i've seen the cirriculum sheet all ive seen its nothing i haven't done before

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as far as math

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@robz8 Thought she talked about double majoring in ENGR.

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@coolieslim im sure you are talking probably already hard classes, but i recommend not taking any more if you have to spend alot of time already now. Is this a private school or public?

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im going to FAU

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i think for now i will leave what i have.. coz its only first semester

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i can always knock out more credits with summer classes

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more semesters = more $$$

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i have financial aid

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@coolieslim oh i might go there but anyways just stick to your schedule and it doesn't cost more money if its a public school @robz8

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only for other expenses

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my worst fear is wasting time and not taking advantage of time

Answer 77

@brianjr227 for fall and spring semester, you pay the same if you are a full time student (between 12-19 hours). during the summer you pay per course. so yes, it does cost more money if you take summer courses instead of taking them in the fall or spring

Answer 78

oh pellet does financial aid cover it?

Answer 79

you would have to apply for financial aid over the summer

Answer 80

@robz8 oh okay yea that's pretty obvious.. I didn't see the recent comment for taking classes in the summer so in that case yes

Answer 81

okay
@primeralph i need 30 credits before i can major in accounting

Answer 82

@primeralph majoring in accounting wouldn't be a mistake, right?

Answer 83

..?

Answer 84

Well, No, it wont be. It all depends on your dreams.